Vietnam gets an occasional earthquake, but the country isn’t on a major faultline. During the 20th century, there were over 130 quakes, but only two were considered dangerous and destructive. Despite being prone to typhoons and flooding, Vietnam isn’t at a considerable risk for significant seismic activity. The most significant earthquakes in Vietnam occurred in the Dien …
Boi River – Hoa Binh and Ninh Binh Provinces
The Boi River (Sông Bôi) is about 125 km/78 miles long and flow through both Hòa Bình Province and Ninh Bình Province, just southwest of Hanoi in northern Vietnam. The basin area of the river is about 1550 km2/600 miles squared, and if you follow it towards the coast, it converges with the Hoang Long River. Serena Kim Boi Resort The Serena Kim Boi Resort (affiliate link) …
Black (Da) River – Northwest Vietnam
The Black River, also known as “Da River,” is 910 km/565 miles long and stretches over both China and Vietnam. Roughly 427 km/265 miles of the river is in China, while the remaining portion flows through northwestern Vietnam, and it’s one of the most significant tributaries of the Red River. In addition to traveling through the Lai Chau, Son La, and Hoa Binh provinces, the …
Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam
Featuring a mountainous landscape, the Hoa Binh Province (Hòa Bình) is a blend of the best of Northern Vietnam. Showcasing epic landscapes, caverns, mountains, and a sprawling capital city, the province has a bold array of tourist itineraries. More developed than some of the nearby remote areas, Hoa Binh has become a popular destination for those looking to venture outside …